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The Indian leader has ignited suspicion that his government wants to take touristic trade away from its neighbour
The law has changed but a box office hit highlights persistent violence against women
A Republican governor’s tactics are almost overwhelming some Democratic cities
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The latest version of the dating show attracts not only over 65s but younger viewers too
As Christianity wanes, the Church of England is issuing its own festive almanac — without a chocolate in sight
As President Javier Milei faces a Herculean task, citizens share informal strategies to navigate spiralling inflation
Polls are valued more for propaganda value than democratic choice
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Despite finally being recognised in the census, quilombolas face poverty, unemployment and discrimination
The Blue Zones project aims to change little things to make a big difference
Everyone seems to want a piece of the sweathouse action
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The rightwing premier’s sudden separation from her partner has won unexpected praise from feminist commentators
Vladimir Putin wants to trash the country, so the fact that daily life continues is a minor triumph
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Covid, the Ukraine war and climate chaos make for anxious reading, so maybe it’s time to go back to numbers
Ten years after declaring bankruptcy, Motor City is starting to bounce back
The medium has not been usurped yet — it’s too embedded for that
For decades, the council has failed to return light rail to the largest city in western Europe without a mass transit system
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